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Prawns Kuzhambu Recipe - Tangy Prawns In Tamarind And Coconut Gravy
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Prawns Kuzhambu Recipe - Tangy Prawns In Tamarind And Coconut Gravy

A non-veg South Indian Recipes recipe with prawns, onions - sliced, turmeric powder (haldi). Ready in 35 min, serves 2.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

35 minTotal Time15m prep · 20m cook
2Servings
375-525Est. Cost
HardDifficulty
Directions16 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Prawns Kuzhambu recipe, firstly wash the prawns and add them in a bowl

    prawns(15)
  2. 2

    Now put salt and turmeric powder, mix them well in a bowl

    turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  3. 3

    Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat

  4. 4

    Once the oil is hot, add in the prawns and let it fry for about 3 minutes

    prawns(15)
  5. 5

    Keep them aside

  6. 6

    Heat some more oil in the same pan, add mustard seeds and curry leaves and let it cook for 15 seconds

    mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)sprig curry leaves(2)
  7. 7

    After 15 seconds, break the cardamom pod and add to the pan

    cardamom (elaichi) pods/seeds(1)
  8. 8

    Add onions and let it cook till the onion turns soft and translucent

    onions - sliced(2)
  9. 9

    Once the onions are cooked, add tomato, ginger and garlic

    onions - sliced(2)tomato - sliced(1)cloves garlic(5)ginger - paste(1 teaspoon)
  10. 10

    Let it cook for about a minute

  11. 11

    Sprinkle the grated coconut

    fresh coconut - grated(2 teaspoon)
  12. 12

    Add water, salt and tamarind paste

    ginger - paste(1 teaspoon)tamarind paste(1 teaspoon)water(1 cup)salt - to taste
  13. 13

    Once it starts boiling, add the prawns and let it cook till soft or for about 8-10 minutes

    prawns(15)
  14. 14

    Check salt and rest of the seasoning

    salt - to taste
  15. 15

    Once the prawns are cooked, switch off the gas and serve hot

    prawns(15)
  16. 16

    Serve Prawns Kuzhambu along with Steamed Rice and Cucumber, Red Radish, Tomatoes & Onion Salad Recipe for a comforting and tasty weekend meal

    prawns(15)tomato - sliced(1)

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

300 kcal
Protein23.5g
Carbs14.7g
Fat16.3g
Fiber4g

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